Patents by Inventor Michael McCarren

Michael McCarren has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Additive machine utilizing rotational build surface
    Patent number: 10239157
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing an axi-symmetric part. The apparatus includes a vessel configured to contain the powder. The vessel is also configured to receive a part such that at least a portion of the part contacts the powder contained within the vessel. A first energy source is configured to generate a first beam of energy. The first beam of energy is configured to melt the powder at a first predetermined location such that the melted powder fuses to the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John Michael McCarren, Herbert Chidsey Roberts, Eric Alan Estill, Peter Andrew Flynn
  • Additive Machine Utilizing Rotational Build Surface
    Publication number: 20170291260
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing an axi-symmetric part. The apparatus includes a vessel configured to contain the powder. The vessel is also configured to receive a part such that at least a portion of the part contacts the powder contained within the vessel. A first energy source is configured to generate a first beam of energy. The first beam of energy is configured to melt the powder at a first predetermined location such that the melted powder fuses to the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: John Michael McCarren, Herbert Chidsey Roberts, Eric Alan Estill, Peter Andrew Flynn
  • Adjustable collar
    Patent number: 9066499
    Abstract: An adjustable collar system including a strap member having first and second ends and a housing assembly configured to slideably receive on the strap member. The housing assembly including a first end portion configured and operable to detachably engage the first end of the strap member and a second end portion configured and operable to adjustable affix to a portion of the strap member in proximity to the second end of the strap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventors: Michael McCarren, Anthony J. Baxter, Paul Michael Elhardt
  • Adjustable Collar
    Publication number: 20120285396
    Abstract: An adjustable collar system including a strap member having first and second ends and a housing assembly configured to slideably receive on the strap member. The housing assembly including a first end portion configured and operable to detachably engage the first end of the strap member and a second end portion configured and operable to adjustable affix to a portion of the strap member in proximity to the second end of the strap member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Michael McCarren, Anthony J. Baxter, Paul Michael Elhardt